Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Brown Booby

Sula leucogaster

A master of the tropical shoreline, the Brown Booby is a striking plunge-diver known for its chocolate-brown plumage ...

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Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

A master of disguise, the Brown Creeper is the only North American bird that hitches its way up tree trunks like a ti...

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Brown Falcon

Falco berigora

A master of the Australian outback, the Brown Falcon is a unique raptor known for its distinctive cackle and its unus...

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Brown Goshawk

Tachyspiza fasciata

Meet the stealthy 'blue-flier' of the Australian bush. The Brown Goshawk is a powerful, yellow-eyed hunter that turns...

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Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

North America's most famous 'nest-crashing' nomad, the Brown-headed Cowbird is a master of adaptation. Whether follow...

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Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

Meet the 'rubber ducky' of the Southern pines. This tiny, tool-using acrobat is a social marvel of the pine forests, ...

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Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

Witness the dramatic plunge-dive of the Brown Pelican, a coastal icon known for its massive bill and prehistoric silh...

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Brown Skua

Stercorarius antarcticus

Fierce, intelligent, and strikingly bold, the Brown Skua is the undisputed pirate of the southern oceans. Whether def...

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Brown Thrasher

Toxostoma rufum

A master of mimicry with a fiery rufous coat and piercing yellow eyes, the Brown Thrasher is the bold, secretive arch...

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Brown-throated Parakeet

Eupsittula pertinax

A social and spirited resident of the tropical Americas, the Brown-throated Parakeet brings a splash of green and a l...

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Brown Violetear

Colibri delphinae

A sophisticated dweller of the tropical highlands, the Brown Violetear swaps the typical bright greens of hummingbird...

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Brush Bronzewing

Phaps elegans

With its shimmering metallic wings and rich chestnut plumage, the Brush Bronzewing is a hidden gem of the Australian ...

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Buff-barred Warbler

Phylloscopus pulcher

A vibrant and acrobatic inhabitant of the Himalayan heights, the Buff-barred Warbler is famous for its distinct orang...

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Buff-bellied Hummingbird

Amazilia yucatanensis

A splash of cinnamon and emerald, the Buff-bellied Hummingbird is the largest hummingbird regularly seen in Texas and...

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Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner

Syndactyla rufosuperciliata

A master of the forest understory, the Buff-browed Foliage-gleaner is known for its bold 'eyebrows' and restless, acr...

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Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner

Dendroma rufa

A restless acrobat of the tropical highlands, the Buff-fronted Foliage-gleaner is a master of the forest mid-story. I...

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Buff-throated Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus guttatus

Masters of the vertical ascent, Buff-throated Woodcreepers are the forest's restless climbers, spiraling up trunks in...

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Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

The Bufflehead is a tiny, energetic jewel of the waterfront. With their striking iridescent heads and remarkable divi...

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Buffy Tuftedcheek

Pseudocolaptes lawrencii

A spectacular acrobat of the misty highlands, the Buffy Tuftedcheek is a bromeliad specialist known for its unique 'm...

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Buller's Shearwater

Ardenna bulleri

A champion of the Pacific, the Buller's Shearwater is famous for its striking 'M' wing pattern and a migration that s...

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Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

The crown jewel of the Western canopy, the Bullock's Oriole dazzles with its fiery orange plumage and masterfully wov...

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Burchell's Sandgrouse

Pterocles burchelli

A master of desert camouflage, Burchell's Sandgrouse is a white-spotted beauty famous for its incredible morning flig...

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Burchell's Starling

Lamprotornis australis

With its shimmering emerald plumage and heavy-set silhouette, the Burchell's Starling is a gem of the southern Africa...

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Burnished-buff Tanager

Stilpnia cayana

With its shimmering turquoise throat and warm copper crown, the Burnished-buff Tanager is a crown jewel of South Amer...

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Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Meet the long-legged sentinel of the grasslands. These charismatic owls live underground and are famous for their com...

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Bushtit

Psaltriparus minimus

The Bushtit is the tiny social butterfly of the avian world, traveling in 'brigades' of dozens. Watch closely and you...

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Bushy-crested Jay

Cyanocorax melanocyaneus

With their striking yellow eyes and velvety crests, Bushy-crested Jays are the charismatic socialites of the Central ...

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Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

Often mistaken for a miniature Canada Goose, the Cackling Goose is a hardy Arctic traveler with a big personality. Di...

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California Condor

Gymnogyps californianus

Witness the return of a prehistoric giant. With a ten-foot wingspan and a remarkable survival story, the California C...

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California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

Meet the 'kitten of the scrub,' a tiny gray acrobat that calls the rare coastal sage of California home. With its coc...

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California Gull

Larus californicus

The iconic bird of the American West, the California Gull is a master of adaptation, famous for its historic role in ...

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California Quail

Callipepla californica

The iconic state bird of California, this charismatic quail is beloved for its nodding topknot and social 'Chicago' c...

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California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

Meet the California Scrub-Jay, the intelligent and bold acrobat of the West. Known for its striking blue plumage and ...

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California Thrasher

Toxostoma redivivum

A shy virtuoso of the chaparral, the California Thrasher is famous for its scythe-like bill and incredible talent for...

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California Towhee

Melozone crissalis

The California Towhee is the loyal guardian of the Western garden. Known for its rich cinnamon accents and rhythmic g...

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Campo Flicker

Colaptes campestris

A striking, golden-necked woodpecker that prefers the grass to the trees. The Campo Flicker is a social, ground-dwell...